On high end luxury cars, the hybrid system adds additional low-end torque without sacrificing mileage and it's not really about mileage per se. The performance can be pretty impressive.

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Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

I don't know the S550 has quite a bit of punch as it is. The AMG and V12 engines have the hand of God feel to them.

Whats 0-60 on the hybrid? If its not like mid to low 5's thats not to impressive then.

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2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I don't know but I'm sure the mileage is a bit better on the hybrid if the acceleration is about the same. There are plenty of rich folks out there who want luxury and performance and not waste too much fuel. I see nothing wrong with that concept. However I feel diesel is a better way to go, though you do sacrifice some top end performance that way.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL

I had heard about this California lease - only program at the SF International Auto Show in November, 2007, where a new Bluetec was on display.

California was allotted 28 of them, I was told. There are over 20 Mercedes Benz dealers just in the greater Losa Angeles area alone!!

In January, the Mercedes dealer in Fremont California called me to sell me a new car, and when I asked about these, they knew NOTHING about it.

Nothing!!!

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1991 560 SEC AMG, 199k <---- 300 hp 10:1 ECE euro HV ...

1995 E 420, 170k "The Red Plum" (sold)

2015 BMW 535i xdrive awd Stage 1 DINAN, 6k, <----364 hp

1967 Mercury Cougar, 49k

2013 Jaguar XF, 20k <----340 hp Supercharged, All Wheel Drive (sold)

As it seems that the human body makes urea from protein utilization. Just might have to "leak" some non-stock soluton into the Benz holding tank.

Regards

Run-Em

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1983 300SD - SPARKY THE DIESEL
2004 Audi TT 3.2 Quattro Roadster
1999 SLK - aka - LIL RED
1956 Chevy Nomad - aka - REAL MAD
1940 Ford dbl dr. Deluxe - aka - ORANGE U GLAD
1998 Kawasaki Nomad bike --

It is a marketing gimmick. The offer a few hundred to each state with strict rules and watch the free advertizing roll in as people get all excited about it.

More people than you might think. It isn't always about the money.

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Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss

Not sure on the percentage, but it is close to the urea you can get from your local co-op for "salting" your driveway. I think it is also used as a fertilizer as well.

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2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins - Georend fully built trans, Banks Big Hoss Bundle, Smarty Tuner, 5" turbo back exhaust. 500 HP and 1100 ft/lbs to the ground.
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300CD - Lost to a four car pile up on 275, Thank You Michigan Drivers.
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300D - Sold, Euro non-turbo car.

I bet if MB took a survey of S class buyers 75% wouldn't even know what mileage they were getting.

But I agree with you its not about money, its about having the "H" badge on the trunk so you look good.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

I don't know why it's so difficult for you to admit that some wealthy people care about the environment and saving fuel while having luxury and performance at the same time. It's not all about money or looking good. Do you save fuel only because it saves you money? If so, I hope fuel stays expensive.

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2004 VW Jetta TDI (manual)

Past MB's: '96 E300D, '83 240D, '82 300D, '87 300D, '87 420SEL